The £6 buy that transformed my fried off, bleached hair into luscious locks – it lasts ages & you need it once a week
HAVE you embarked on a mission to give your mane an epic makeover this year - but don't know where to start?
Well, luckily one savvy beauty whizz, Mila Jaye, has got all the answers - and no, there's no need to fork out a fortune on pricey high street products.
Whether your locks are in a dire need to some TLC or you've destroyed them with bleach, there are three easy tips that will transform your hair.
Oiling your scalp
A traditional Ayurvedic practice that's been around for ages, hair oiling involves massaging natural oils into the hair and scalp to nourish and condition it.
The oils - some popular picks include olive, castor and coconut - can help prevent breakage, split ends, and dandruff, and promote hair growth.
According to the blonde beauty, applying warm oil onto her scalp significantly improved the thickness of her tresses and she no longer notices those annoying flyaways.
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Another viral sensation that's taken the internet by storm is rosemary oil, which shoppers can snap up for as little as £6 from Boots.
The budget-friendly find ''may support circulation, which may prevent hair follicles from being starved of blood supply, dying off, and leading to hair loss'', reported Healthline.
Raving about the bargain buy, Mila added that she only did this ''once a week''.
''No offence but I'm not listening to anyone's hairgrowth tips who has never bleached their hair, that has never had fried hair, damaged as f**k hair,'' she said in the video, showcasing the jaw-dropping transformation.
Limiting heat
Sharing the top tips with her 936k followers on the platform, the US-based blonde also reminded people to go easy with the styling tools.
''I used to straighten my hair every day, curl it every day - this made my split ends so bad.
''It made my hair where it couldn't grow past a certain point, it was always stuck at my shoulders.''
If you, however, insist on sporting a fancy hairdo, there are plenty of methods to give your mane chic waves - and the viral heatless curlers are just one of the many options to try out.
The same product, which you can snap up for a little over £1 on Shein, can also be used to make your tresses pin straight, a woman recently demonstrated.
Hairstyles that are kind to your locks
- Loose Braids: Opt for loose, soft braids rather than tight ones to minimise tension on the scalp and reduce breakage.
- Low Ponytail: A low ponytail is less stressful on your hair compared to high, tight ponytails. Use a fabric-covered hair tie to avoid snagging.
- Messy Bun: A relaxed, messy bun can be both stylish and kind to your hair. Avoid pulling your hair too tightly and use gentle hair ties.
- Soft Waves: Embrace your natural texture or use heatless methods to create soft waves, reducing the need for damaging heat styling tools.
- Half-Up, Half-Down: This style keeps some hair pulled back while leaving the rest down, reducing the strain on your scalp.
- Headbands and Scarves: Using headbands or scarves can keep hair out of your face without causing damage, and they can be quite fashionable.
- Loose Plaits for Sleeping: Before bed, loosely plait your hair to prevent tangles and breakage overnight.
Sleeping with a protective style
Did you know that you damage your hair more during your 8 hours of beauty sleep than you do for the rest of the day?
As you're twisting and turning on the bed throughout the night, your hair will experience an unsettling amount of friction which can break your hair apart.
As well as investing in a silk pillowcase (currently on sale for £24 at Dunelm), beauty buffs can also throw on a silk bonnet, which not only will prevent split ends but also give your mane a glorious shine.
A great deal of your hair's protection at nighttime comes down to which protective sleep hairstyle you use when you're sleeping - these include a basic loose plait (ideal for longer hair), a loose low ponytail, heatless overnight curls, twisted rope braids and many more, Sitting Pretty listed.